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GRID 3 SOFTWARE & EYEGAZE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP

Three locations: all from 9:30am – 2:30pm with lunch provided 
Hartford, CT, Monday, March 20th, 2017
Greater New York  Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
Philadelphia Area Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

Workshop Description:

Join Monroe Speech Designs and your US Smartbox team for an in-depth Grid 3 workshop covering the most comprehensive client-centered AAC and Assistive Technology solution available!

Chris Gibbons, SLP and VP of Education and Assessment at Smartbox Inc, will lead a discussion of Grid 3 for clinical pathways including Neurodegenerative and acquired communication disability, language strategies for early SGD users, and symbol communication. Client examples will be used to introduce grid set development, user profiles, and access solutions.

Learn about specific grid sets including those with core language systems, symbol set development and organization, as well as robust language and access training tools built into Grid 3. All with full alternative access from direct selection to eyegaze for communication, home automation, and computer needs.  The Smartbox Grid Pad with Grid 3 pulls it all together as an incredibly powerful, full-functioning, fundable SGD.

Each attendee will receive a copy of the Grid 3 Software as a complimentary demonstration and evaluation tool.  So, bring your Window laptop or tablet and communicate with Grid 3 through the day.

Schedule:

8:30 - Registration and Coffee

9:00 - Presenter and Staff Introductions

9:15 - Grid3 Basics

10:15 - Coffee Break

10:30 - Clinical Pathways and Grid Pad – Monroe Funding Resources

12:00 - Lunch

12:45- Neurodevelopmental Clinical Pathway

1:45 - Neurodegenerative Clinical Pathway

2:30 – Summary and End of Day

Course Objectives: 

1)      Attendees will identify five components of a successful SGD solution.

2)      Attendees will understand the two ways to edit Grid 3.

3)      Attendees will learn basic feature matching steps to successfully implement Grid 3 across Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative patient profiles.

4)      Attendees will identify the six main functional areas of Grid 3.

5)      Attendees will identify three critical steps in determining SGD clinical pathways for people with Neurodegenerative communication disability.

6)    Attendees will identify at least five access solutions for people using Grid Pad SGDs from direct selection to eye control.

Presenter:

Chris Gibbons has worked in a variety of AAC specific clinical, research, and industry settings as a private practitioner, assistive technology specialist, and policy level consultant. For more than 20 years he has focused solely on advocating for and contributing to SGD user success through increased access efficiencies and by working to improve funding for SGDs. Current projects include those focused on financial literacy for people with disabilities and the full integration of consumer-ready communication into AAC. Chris is the VP of Education and Assessment at Smartbox, Inc.



More information at:

https://www.monroespeech.com/ceu-programs/

 

 







Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS
Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant 
The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office 
RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional
NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Home Modifications
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